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Discover the top BOM management mistakes SMBs face and how to fix them. Improve part numbering, control revisions, link BOMs to CAD and suppliers, and reduce costly errors with PLM BOM software.

Discover how cloud PLM empowers SMBs in 2025 to streamline product development. Explore key features, benefits, and trends, and see how Nora IPLM improves collaboration, reduces errors, and accelerates time-to-market.

Explore the PLM software features every SMB should look for. Learn how cloud PLM capabilities, task and project management, change control, and real-time document editing improve efficiency, collaboration, and product quality.

Accurate BOMs are the backbone of efficient product development. Nora IPLM’s BOM Health Analysis goes beyond basic tracking by continuously checking structure, supplier readiness, costs, and maturity. With clear visual indicators, teams can spot issues early, reduce errors, and keep projects on time and within budget.

Discover how CAD and PLM integration helps product teams streamline development in 2025. Learn how connected design and lifecycle management with Nora IPLM improve collaboration, reduce errors, and accelerate time-to-market.

Workflow management is critical to efficient product development, yet coordinating complex tasks across teams can be challenging and error-prone. In this post, we explore how workflow management in PLM helps structure and automate key processes like design approvals, engineering changes, and document reviews. Learn how Nora IPLM’s workflow automation transforms scattered tasks into a transparent, connected system that enhances collaboration, speeds up development, and reduces delays.

Learn how to create and manage your Bill of Materials (BOMs) directly from your design tools using the Nora IPLM Desktop Widget. This step-by-step guide shows how to connect SolidWorks with Nora IPLM, synchronize your product structures, and keep your PLM data accurate and up to date.

Supplier management in PLM is not just about storing vendor information. It is about connecting suppliers directly to items, structures, documents, and changes so teams can see real product impact. In Nora IPLM, suppliers are controlled objects with Active and Inactive states, revision history, clear AVL relationships, and reverse impact analysis. This approach gives SMBs clear governance, full traceability, and fast risk visibility while creating a foundation for AI-driven supplier insights in 2026 and beyond.